"Then it is a thing done. But what is your immediate end?—for I conceive you have some near purpose in view."
"Some time I will tell you, but not yet."
"It's a woman, you dog!" said the priest with a grin.
"We must homewards," answered the other. "Hark! I hear the horns, they have returned from the chase."
As he spoke, clear and sweet the tantivy came floating down the hill and over the water.
"We shall be late for supper," said Lewin, "make haste; take the other pole."
"God forbid we should be late for supper," said Anselm, and they began to push back.
"Will Geoffroi know that Roger is about to attack Hilgay?" Anselm asked Lewin.
"Certainly he will, in a day or two. You may be sure that he has friends in Norwich, and an expedition does not start without a clatter and talk all along the country-side. I would wager you a wager, Sir Anselm, that Geoffroi will hear of it by to-morrow morn."
"And then?"